[ad_1] Royal Mail workers are invited to attend an online meeting called by the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) on Sunday September 15 to discuss a collective fightback against plans by Royal Mail and EP Group for a major assault on jobs, wages and conditions. Communication Workers Union (CWU) officials have been in closed-door talks…
[ad_1] The World Socialist Web Site spoke with Ian, a member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) in the south Midlands, England, about the decimation of conditions for frontline workers at Royal Mail delivery offices. The interview was conducted prior to Wednesday’s announcement of Royal Mail proposals to reduce the delivery of second-class letters…
[ad_1] (Reuters) – This time of year, hundreds of thousands of seasonal retail workers across North America and Europe would usually be wrapping gifts, stirring hot chocolates, tidying Christmas displays or assisting the flurry of last-minute shoppers. FILE PHOTO: A worker gathers items for delivery from the warehouse floor at Amazon’s distribution center in Phoenix,…
[ad_1] * Royal Mail raises annual revenue estimate * Shares up 7% at near two-year high * H1 above initial expectations in many areas (Adds background on restructuring, labour dispute, shares) Nov 19 (Reuters) – Royal Mail raised its full-year revenue outlook on Thursday, as it benefited from a surge in online shopping during coronavirus…
[ad_1] WHSmith has announced plans to axe up to 1,500 jobs after the coronavirus pandemic drastically forced down its customer numbers. The British retailer said it is starting to consult with staff over plans that would see hundreds of them losing their roles. The company reported that its shops in airports and train stations continued…